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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1945

Page

17

Cubs Eke Out Win to Boost Lead in Race

The Cubs defeated the Cardinals 6 to 5 as Phil Cavarretta and Andy Pafko drove in two runs each. Borowy earned his 10th win, with Ray Prim delivering crucial relief. The Tigers edge toward the World Series with weather looming. Detroit could clinch if rain washes out today’s doubleheader.

Ack Hand Associated Press Detroit Chicago Cubs Brigga Stadium Claverland Tigers Bill Nicholson Cubs Augie Bergamo Cardinals Johnny Hopp Augie Roy Cullenbine Judge Landis Dodgers Browns Senators Yankees Indians New York Burdy Ewis Jerry Liska Chicago Louis Cardinals Ndy Candy Wrimm Sammitteane Bruins Yankee Hank Borowy Redbirds Cardinal Red Birds Billy Southworth Charley Red) Barratt St. Louis Grimm Southworth

Standings and rain delays listed for baseball leagues

NATIONAL Brooklyn 7 New York 4 Chicago 6 St. Louis 5 Pittsburgh Cincinnati rain. Only games scheduled. AMERICAN St. Louis 5 Chicago 1 Cleveland Detroit rain.

National Brooklyn New York Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati American St. Louis Cleveland Detroit National Club Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Washington

Dover Airman Returns After Service Overseas

Sergeant Clarence E. Markins arrived home after 28 months overseas in the ETO where he served as flight chief on a Curtiss Commando. He earned two Battle Stars the Good Conduct Medal and a Presidential Citation. He and his wife Mary Margaret plan to locate in Columbus after visiting relatives in the district.

Chancey —T Clarence E. Markins Mary Margaret Edward Markins Trimble Curtiss Commando Troop Carrier Command E.T.O Ukraine Midlands England Melun France Marselles Newport News Markins Columbus

Reds Pirates twin bill rained out and lineup shuffled

Cincinnati and Pittsburgh faced a possible doubleheader today after rain postponed a single game yesterday. Manager Bill McKechnie planned to start Arnold Carter and Earl Har with Nick Strincevich and Walter "Boom" Beck in the mound matchup.

Cincinnati Cincinnatis Pittsburgh Pirates Bill McKechnie Arnold Carter Earl Har Nick Strincevich Walter Om Boom” Beck

Revival Services in Progress at The Plains Nazarene

Revival services at The Plains Church of the Nazarene led by Rev J N Lakin draw large nightly crowds. Evangelist Rev W W Loveless from Mt Gilead Ohio headlines with Mrs Ruth Nuby as song evangelist. Also noted is a grandson Johnny Moody who has been inducted and stationed at Camp Atterbury.

Chauncey Plains Church Glouster Charles Moody Johnny Moody Camp Atterbury

Two Runs Drive Cubs to Pennant Crunch

Yesterday's Stars by Associated Press report Cubs player Phil Cavarretta and Andy Pafko drove in runs with key hits off Harry Brecheen in a 6-5 pennant game. Pafko had a two RBI double in the seventh. Goody Rosen hit a ninth inning homer with two on to lift the Dodgers 7-4 over the Giants. Al Hollingsworth pitched effectively for the Browns, scattering eight White Sox hits and earning his 12th win in a 5-1 decision.

Associated Press Phil Cavarretta Andy Pafko Cubs Lwith Harry Brecheen Goody Rosen Dodgers New York AL Hollingsworth Browns White Sox

Dover Servicemen Meet Aboard Ship

Pvt Jack McCafferty Chauncey left San Francisco last August and wrote his wife Faye that his ship would land at Taelon Island of Leyte on Sept 15 His message mentions meeting John Simmers from the USS James O Hara and that he would wear civilian clothes on return to the States He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence E Mc Cafferty Chauncey

Chauncey Jack MacCaffferty San Francisco Faye Taelon Leyte John Simmers James O'Hara Simmers Pvt. McCafferty Clarence E. McCafferty

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey and Athens residents attend revival at Nazarene Church and share visits across local towns. Anna Wiley and Clyde visit The Plains. Kenneth Sands hosts dinner for his mother Mrs. Frank Sands. Families from Athens R D and Newark travel for Sunday gatherings. Edward and family relocate to Amesville. Linscott family moves from Chauncey lands to Beasley mill. Lands family returns to Chauncey.

Chauncey Anna Wiley Clyde Athens Plains Carrie Channell Nazarene Church Kenneth Sands Frank Sands George Vanmeter Tommy Athens R.D Vanmeter John Coe Ruth Ann Jane John Albany Clara Southerton Sand Ridge Michael Curran Thomas Perry Sand Ridge C. D. ‘Southerton Betty McCune Eva Powell Newark Gertie McCune Edward Linscott Lands Amesville Linscotts Beasley Mill Linscott Frank ‘Lands

Revered Clergy to Speak in Carbondale Services

The Rev Clarence Detty of Washington D D H will address Carbondale with Rev Ray Pidcock hosting at the Pilgrim Holiness Church. Services begin tonight and continue Thursday Friday and Saturday at 7 30 PM inviting public attendance. Lester Farres attended a Columbus banquet and meeting of the Frigidaire Division of the General Motors Corporation representatives.

Chauncey Clarence Detty Washington D. H Carbondale Ray Pidcock Pilgrim Holiness Church Saturn Glouster Lester Farres Columbus Frigidaire Division General Motors Corporation

ERB-HELP Ad Claims Health Revival After Diet Troubles

A complaint about a woman who used to throw her meals to a dog ends with relief after taking ERB-HELP a compound of 12 herbs. The ad asserts bowel cleansing gas relief liver and kidney action and renewed appetite. Athens Pharmacy and Betts Drug Store in Nelsonville carry the product.

Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Betts Drug Store

Fullerton's Roundup by Mugh Fullerton Jr

New York report notes Ohio State's Gene Fekete seeking to regain amateur status and college eligibility after signing with the Cleveland All-American club. Other items discuss Frank Szymanski’s expected Notre Dame return, a rising star John Meonzy, and a quip about GI tuition. The piece also mentions possible Yankees spring camps in Florida and profiles several World Series contenders in the outfield.

Mugh Fullerton, JR New York Ohio State Gene Fekete Frank Szymanski Notre Dame

Glouster Flower Show Planned for Saturday

The Glouster Garden Club sponsors a flower show at the American Legion Hall this Saturday and Saturday evening September 29. Entries must be filed by nine o’clock Saturday morning, with non perishable items accepted Friday afternoon. Committees include Flower arrangement, Potted Plants, Vegetables, Canned Fruits and Vegetables, Ribbon, and room preparation chaired by local club members.

Glouster Glouster Garden Club American Legion Hall W. A. Craft Jennie Jones E. H. Taylor C. F. Guinther Alpha Morrison Emmett-Rogera B. FR. Angle Joan Binderbasin Branson Chambers Thomas Reese Emmett Byers Dave Cox Thomas Williams William Morris Everett Eddy C. M. Clark E. S. Bingman C. A. Bingman W. RB. Drury Alfred Howard B. R. Angle W. W. Bryson Emmett Eddy John Binnierbasin

Ticket Sale Planned for Glouster Crooksville Game

Glouster Crooksville football tickets will be sold at local service stations and shops Friday at 8 pm at the stadium. Boosters set a 1000 attendance goal and require attendees to wear or purchase a membership tag.

Glouster High School Boosters Association Glouster-Crooksville C. E. Turner Neater Zimmers Earl Morris Deury Eagles Moose

High School Class Elects Officers at Chauncey Church

A Chauncey High School class elected officers at a First Church meeting. Richard Stalder became president with Dwight Johnston as vice president Margaret Lanning Shields as secretary and Sonny Canter as treasurer. The class teacher is Mrs. Albert Jackson.

Chauncey Church of Christ Richard Stalder Dwight Johnston Margaret Lanning Shields Sonny Canter Albert Jackson Jackson’s Cave Ann Drescher Donna Seiber Jo Ann Seiber Virginia Canter Betty Blackford Donna Skinner Shirley Russell Jane Cunningham Marianna Gould Blaine McKibben Pauline Robinson Barbara Smart Hallie Mae Burkhart Inez Tucker Jo Anna Ley Junior Courtney Don Schoonover Louis Shields Terry Cunningham Dwight Ferrer William Gretz Richard Boling

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Charity and Visits

Glouster social notes record a Monday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs William Simons in Amesville honoring Pvt Guy Simons who has completed basic training at Camp Blanding Florida and will report to Fort Riley Kansas. Several local residents and visitors are listed along with upcoming community plans and a birthday celebration.

William Simons Amesville Guy Simons Guy ‘Simons John Simons Simons Camp Blanding Fla Ft. Riley, Kas

Past Noble Grands Meet in Trimble

GLOUSTER The Past Noble Grands Club of the Nineveh Re bekah Lodge of Jacksonville met Friday evening September 21 at the home of Mrs Martha Kloh in Trimble. Guests included Mrs Robert Meeks Mrs Julius Bratka and IMs William Gaskalla. Members present were Mrs Frank Dunlevy Mrs Robert Grimm Mrs Maude Davis and Miss Ida B Davis. Cont est prizes went to Mrs Grimm Mrs Bratka and Ida B Davis. A lunch was served after the program. The October meeting will be at Mrs Frank Dunlevy s home. MEET THURSDAY The W S C S of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 in the church with Mrs C A Bing man s committee in charge.

Hubert Guess Elizabeth Friendee Georgia Higgins Dayton George H. Campbell Helen Kirkbride Columbus Charles Kirkbride Edward Thomas Akron A. M.J. Thomas Albert Hall Morgantown W. Va E. K. Bryson Sgt Walter Faine Charles Jarvis Trimea Dan Cox Trimble Zelma Russel Glouster Elden Oskdale Friendship Circle Lancaster Fair Noble Grands Club Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Martha Kloh Robert Meeks Julius Bratka Ims William Gaskalla Frank Dunlevy Robert Grimm Maude Davis Ida B. Davis Thostess

Umpire Decision Spurs Senators Owner to Propose League Switch

Washington owner Clark Griffith urged action after umpire Eddie Rommel ruled a late fly ball not caught in a 4-3 loss to Philadelphia. Commissioner Harridge rejected the protest citing umpire judgment and lack of in-progress protest grounds.

Washington Clark Griffith Washington Senators Griffith Eddie Rommel Coarly Philadelphia Will Harridge Buddy Lewis Geo. Myatt Rommel Athletics Harridge

Short and Snappy OSU Practice Before Missouri Opener

Ohio State University gridmen prepared in wet conditions as Darrell Widdoes reported a 15 minute drill on Friday before the Missouri game. Assistant coach Paul Bixler hoped for dry fast conditions for Saturday.

Columbus Ohio State University Darrell Widdoes University of Missouri Paul Bixler

League Leaders From The Associated Press National and American Leagues

The AP lists NL batting leader Cavarretta Chicago at .354 with Rosen Brooklyn 126 runs and Walker 123 RBIs. Holmes Boston 218 hits and home runs for Holmes. Schoendienst St. Louis 25 steals. NL pitching Brecheen 144 strikeouts. AL Cuccinello Chicago .308 batting, Stirnweiss New York 104 runs and 188 hits, Stephens St Louis 24 homers, Stirnweiss 32 steals. Muncrieff St. Louis 134 wins and 865 total?

Associated Press Cavarretta Chicago Rosen Brooklyn Walker Holmes Boston Schoendienst St. Louis Brecheen Cuccinello Stirnweiss New York Etten Stephens St.Louis Muncrief

Attend Meeting Held in Jackson

Three men from this area attended the Southeast Ohio sectional meeting for the 1945 National War Fund Campaign at Jackson Monday night. Max Wilson Chauncey H T Rainey of Trimble and Virgil Strohmeyer represented the United Mine Workers. The War Fund drive aims for a national goal of 115 million dollars with Ohio quota 7 205 098. Frazier Reams state welfare director and campaign chairman spoke at the meeting.

Glouster Ohio Jackson Max Wilson Chauncey H. T. Rainey Trimble Virgil Strohmeyer Rainey Strohmeyer United Mine Workers Frazier Reams

Deadlocked Playoff Series as Colonels Triumph in St Paul

Louisville stays level with St Paul at two wins apiece after a 5-1 victory. Steve Barath drove in two runs with a first inning double, capitalizing on St Paul fielding miscues. Ernie Rudolph lasted four batters in the opening frame before the Colonels rallied.

ST. Paul Louisville Steve Barath Colonels Ernie Rudolph

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